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Simply the best use for a can of biscuit dough that I can think of, today’s Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes use our favorite canned biscuit dough hack for making homemade donuts. The result is crispy, golden donut holes with a light and fluffy center. There’s a variety of ways to garnish them, but today we’re all about that warm and sweet cinnamon sugar coating.

Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Donut Holes Recipe

None of the bakeries near me sell cinnamon sugar donuts or cinnamon sugar donut holes. The closest I can ever find is a frozen option at the grocery store or sometimes those mini donuts at a fair or farmer’s market.

So, when I want a warm batch of fresh cinnamon sugar donut holes – my best bet is to make them myself. Luckily, our hack for using canned biscuit dough to make homemade donut holes is perfect for bread-y donut holes like these.

These biscuit dough donut holes are crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside and perfectly balanced thanks to the dough not being super sweet, allowing the cinnamon sugar topping to take center stage.

They taste just like old-fashioned mini donuts from a fair without the crazy price tag or having to wait in line.

Can I air-fry these donut holes instead of frying? Yes, heat the air fryer to 350F, add 1 Tablespoon of oil to the airfryer and place the donut holes inside – spray with a bit extra oil, if desired. Bake for 5 minutes.

How do I store leftover donut holes? Store leftover donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days. If keeping them longer, refrigerate for up to 5 days. The texture will be softest on the day they’re made.

Can I freeze the donut holes? Yes, freeze the unglazed, fried donut holes once cooled. Store in a freezer-safe bag or your favorite freezer containers for up to two months. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.) Reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through, then add the glaze as directed in the recipe below.

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes Ingredients

• White Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Pre-made Biscuit Dough

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: you will need approximately 4 cups of oil to fry the donut holes, but the amount will differ based on the size of your dutch oven or whatever you are using to fry them. You want at least 3-4″ of depth. You can use peanut, canola or vegetable oil.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Heavy stockpot or Dutch Oven <– highly recommended for even cooking and seamlessly transferring recipes from the stove to the oven – or for deep-frying, like with this recipe
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Cutting Board
• Small Circle Cookie Cutter
• Spider Strainer

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes with Canned Biscuit Dough

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Have a second plate or serving tray ready for the cinnamon sugar dusted donut holes.

Place your frying oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Use a candy thermometer to ensure you bring the oil to 350F.

Cut each biscuit with a small circular cookie cutter, then shape similarly sized balls of dough with the remaining biscuit dough.

Once oil is hot, fry donut holes in groups of 5 or 6 for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.

Set fried donut holes on the paper towel lined plate for a minute, then while still warm, transfer to the bowl with cinnamon sugar and swirl to coat. Remove to a separate plate.

Once all donut holes have been fried, turn off the heat for the oil.

Pin this Easy Donut Holes recipe for the next time you have an extra can of biscuit dough:

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I hope your family loves these easy biscuit donut holes as much as mine does!

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